Game Chat: Hamels Takes On 23-Year-Old Rockies Prospect

With Cole Hamels on the mound, the Phillies are in position to salvage a series win against an inferior opponent, but it turns out the Colorado Rockies may have a secret weapon: 23-year-old Drew Pomeranz.

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Gameday: Phillies (38-51) at Rockies (34-53)

Philadelphia Phillies (38-51) vs. Colorado Rockies (34-53) Cole Hamels (10-4, 3.20) vs. Drew Pomeranz (1-3, 3.06) Time: 3:10, Coors Field TV: PHL 17 Weather: Mostly Sunny, 92 Media: Twitter and Facebook The Phillies snapped their five game losing streak with last night’s 8-5 victory over the Rockies.   If the Phillies want any shot at making Continue reading Gameday: Phillies (38-51) at Rockies (34-53)

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Highlights & Video From a Late ‘Storm in a Teacup’ Win for Union

A look at the Union’s 2-1 win over the Montreal Impact, the week ahead, thoughts on male-pattern baldness, and what it might mean when you see a large group of fans wearing the jersey of a single opposing player.

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Watch: Amazing Catch by Phillies Prospect Jiwan James

Reading Phillies centerfielder Jiwan James may not have come down with this deep fly ball in his glove as originally intended, but watch the video below as he appears to make the grab with his bare hand, saving a potential homerun for the R-Phils and c…

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Phils Down Rockies, Snap Losing Streak

Tonight, the Phillies downed the Colorado Rockies 8-5. For the Phils, who had lost five straight, and 11-of-12, coming into the contest, it was a much-needed victory. It took all-around effort, as only the middle relief didn’t contribute to the win. VANIMAL DOES IT ALL – Before tonight, Vance Worley had never made a start Continue reading Phils Down Rockies, Snap Losing Streak

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Dubee Says Halladay Will Start On Tuesday

After watching him throw a 28-pitch bullpen session earlier today, Rich Dubee announced that Roy Halladay had completely recovered from his shoulder strain and will start when the team visits the Dodgers on Tuesday. Halladay–who has not started a game since May 27, and has been on the DL since May 29–will be on a Continue reading Dubee Says Halladay Will Start On Tuesday

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Gameday: Phillies (37-51) at Rockies (34-52)

Philadelphia Phillies (37-51) vs. Colorado Rockies (34-52) Vance Worley (4-5, 3.54) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (3-8, 6.05) Time: 8:10, Coors Field TV: CSN Weather: Media: Twitter and Facebook Vance Worley will try to get the Phillies their first win after the All Star break when he takes the mound tonight in Colorado. Though Worley has excellent Continue reading Gameday: Phillies (37-51) at Rockies (34-52)

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Gameday: Phillies (37-51) at Rockies (34-52)

Philadelphia Phillies (37-51) vs. Colorado Rockies (34-52) Vance Worley (4-5, 3.54) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (3-8, 6.05) Time: 8:10, Coors Field TV: CSN Weather: Media: Twitter and Facebook Vance Worley will try to get the Phillies their first win after the All Star break when he takes the mound tonight in Colorado. Though Worley has excellent Continue reading Gameday: Phillies (37-51) at Rockies (34-52)

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Matchday 17: What Do You Mean By Impact?

The Philadelphia Union host MLS expansion side Montreal Impact tonight at PPL Park at 7PM.

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My Eyes! Zee Goggles Do Nothing! Phils Still Trying to Wake Up in Colorado

The Rocks are still the team to try to rebound against though, and there are two chances remaining for the Phillies to salvage a series win. Vance Worley 4-5, 3.54 takes on Jeremy Guthrie 3-8, 6.05 in Saturday night’s 8:10 matchup.

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Saturday Reads: NHL Work Stoppage Looming? Le Toux a Pink Cow? Hamels Extension? Phils Trade Bait? PETA & CBP? Sarge!

Some outside reading selections for your Saturday morning…

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NHL CBA Negotiations: League Makes Radical Initial Offer

(SB Nation) — The NHL made its first official offer to the NHL Players’ Association on Friday, and it essentially amounts to a slap in the face.
The offer, as reported by RDS, would drastically trim the players’ share of hockey-r…

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Gameday: Phillies (37-50) at Rockies (33-52)

Philadelphia Phillies (37-50) vs. Colorado Rockies (33-52) Cliff Lee (1-5, 3.98) vs. Christian Friedrich (4-6, 5.98) Time: 8:40, Coors Field TV: CSN Weather: Media: Twitter and Facebook The second half of the season is underway!  In recent history, the Phillies have been known to be a second half team.  They have to start playing good Continue reading Gameday: Phillies (37-50) at Rockies (33-52)

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De Fratus & Brown Continue Strong Rehab Efforts

On Friday, two players that could potentially provide some help to the big league Phillies roster this season were in action with the organization’s Gulf Coast League club, rehabbing their injuries. Right-handed reliever Justin De Fratus (elbow strain) and outfielder Domonic Brown (knee sprain) both looked good in their efforts down Florida. De Fratus, who Continue reading De Fratus & Brown Continue Strong Rehab Efforts

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Back In Action: Cliff Lee Attempts to Double His 2012 Win Total Tonight in Colorado

Welp, the Phillies start the second half of their season this evening out in Colorado and Cliff Lee will be trying to double his win total on the season. Who’d have thunk it?

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